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Neatypus obliquus

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A marine fish endemic to the reefs of southern Australia. It reaches 22 centimetres.

Scientific name
Neatypus obliquus
Family
Microcanthidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Microcanthidae
Order
Centrarchiformes

Origin

Native region
Oceania

Size and lifespan

Adult size
22 cm

Behavior

Diet
Planktivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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